Adjusting the screen display

ADJUSTMENT Menu
Manual screen adjustment When the LL-171G is used with a digital
connection, this menu adjustment is not
1. Display an image that makes the entire screen necessary.
light. (p.19)
2. Display the OSD Menu by pressing the MENU AUTO
button. When [AUTO] is selected with the button, the
(Example: Displayed screen of the LL-171G) [CLOCK], [PHASE], [H-POS] and [V-POS] settings
ADJUSTMENT Menu are automatically adjusted.
Select the
option by CLOCK
pressing the The figure below demonstrates how to adjust so
/ MODE that vertical flicker noise is not emitted.
button. ( buttons)
MENU
GAIN CONTROL Menu
Select the
option by
pressing the
/ MODE Vertical flicker noise
button.
PHASE
MENU The figure below demonstrates how to adjust so
COLOR CONTROL Menu that horizontal flicker noise is not emitted.
Select the ( buttons)
option by Note:
pressing the - Adjustments to [PHASE] should be made only
/ MODE after [CLOCK] has been correctly set.
button.
MENU
MODE SELECT-1 Menu
Select the
option by
pressing the Horizontal flicker noise
/ MODE
button. H-POS (horizontal positioning) and V-POS
(vertical positioning)
MENU
To center the Adjustment Pattern within the
MODE SELECT-2 Menu boundaries of the screen, adjust the left-right (H-
Select the
POS) values and the up-down (V-POS) values.
option by
( buttons)
pressing the
Screen frame
/ MODE
button.
Adjustment
MENU
Pattern
The OSD Menu closes.

Notes:
- When the LL-171G is used with a digital
connection, ADJUSTMENT and GAIN
CONTROL Menu adjustments are not necessary.
- The OSD Menu automatically disappears
approximately 30 seconds after the last command.
- This chapter provides the procedure how to
adjust the screen by using Adjustment Pattern
(for Windows).
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 Adjusting the screen display

GAIN CONTROL Menu COLOR CONTROL Menu

When the LL-171G is used with a digital

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connection, this menu adjustment is not WHITE BALANCE
necessary. 1. After selecting [WHITE BALANCE], press the
button.
AUTO The WHITE BALANCE menu will be displayed.
When [AUTO] is selected with the button, the
[BLACK LEVEL] and [CONTRAST] settings are

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automatically adjusted. After the automatic
adjustment, perform manual adjustment when
necessary.

BLACK LEVEL
Total screen brightness can be adjusted while
2. Use the buttons to select [COOL], [·], [STD],

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watching the color pattern. ( buttons)
[·], [WARM] or [USER].
COOL ... Color tone bluer than standard
• .......... Color tone slightly bluer than standard
Color pattern
STD ...... Color tone standard setting
• .......... Color tone slightly redder than standard
WARM .. Color tone redder than standard
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- Selecting [USER] will display the setting
CONTRAST values for [R-CONTRAST], [G-CONTRAST]
While watching the color pattern, adjustments can and [B-CONTRAST], in order to make fine
be made so that all gradations appear. adjustments.
( buttons) - Use the / MODE button to select
[R-CONTRAST], [G-CONTRAST] and

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Notes: [B-CONTRAST].
AUTO (Auto Gain Control function) R-CONTRAST ..... button for blue-green
- The Auto Gain Control adjusts contrast and button for red
black level based on the brightest and darkest G-CONTRAST ..... button for purple
colors of the image displayed. button for green
- If you are not using the Adjustment Pattern it is B-CONTRAST ...... button for yellow
necessary to have black area and white area of button for blue

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at least 5 mm x 5 mm on the screen. Adjustment 3. Press the MENU button.
may not be possible without those areas.
- If the signal coming from the computer is Notes:
Composite Sync or Sync on Green, automatic - On settings other than [STD] not all gradations
adjustment cannot be performed. Please perform can be displayed. To display all gradations, set
manual adjustment instead. to [STD].
- If [OUT OF ADJUST] is displayed, perform - If [DISPLAY MODE] is set to [sRGB] or [VIVID], no
manual adjustment. other setting than [STD] can be selected.

GAMMA
Adjust so that dark and bright images are easy to
see. If the screen is dark and hard to see, increase
the numerical value. If it is bright and hard to see,
lower the numerical value. ( buttons)
- If [DISPLAY MODE] is set to [sRGB] or [VIVID],
[GAMMA] can not be set.

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 Adjusting the screen display

MODE SELECT-1 Menu MODE SELECT-2 Menu

Note: INFORMATION
- Depending on the resolution of the input signal, A model name (MODEL), a serial no. (S/N), and
even if menu options can be selected, the usage time (USAGE TIME) of the monitor can be
display may not change. checked.
1. After selecting [INFORMATION], press the
OSD H-POSITION (OSD horizontal position) button.
The position of the OSD Menu can be moved to The product information will display.
the left and right. ( buttons) 2. Press the MENU button.

OSD V-POSITION (OSD vertical position) OFF TIMER

The position of the OSD Menu can be moved up Power is automatically shut off when the set time
and down. ( buttons) elapses.
1. After selecting [OFF TIMER], press the button.
SCALING (Level of scaling) 2. Set [ON]/[OFF] by pressing the buttons.
The sharpness of the image can be adjusted. If selecting [ON], press the / MODE button and
( buttons) set the shut-off time by pressing the buttons.
Note: (Between 1 and 23 hours may be set, by the
- When the display mode is set to less than hour.)
1280 x 1024 pixels, the display is enlarged to 3. Press the MENU button.
cover the whole screen (i.e. the side ratio of the - When [ON] is selected, the remaining time is
display may change). displayed in the upper right of the screen during
the last 5 minutes before the shut-off. (The
400LINES (degree of resolution) remaining time is displayed for approx. 5
(When using an analog signal) seconds, on each minute.)
You can specify the horizontal resolution of a 400- - If the power button is pressed after the first
line screen when using US text, etc. ( buttons) display of the remaining time but before the
640: 640 x 400 dot mode power shuts off, the OFF TIMER will be set to
720: 720 x 400 dot mode (US text etc.) one hour.
Note: To subsequently turn the power off, press the
- As the resolution input for other than 400 lines is power button again. (When next turning on
done automatically, there is no need to set it. power, power is again automatically shut off
when the set time elapses.)
LANGUAGE - If the monitor is turned on when the [OFF TIMER]
You can choose the language used in OSD Menu. is set to [ON], the set time appears on the display
1. Press the button. for several seconds. (If there is no input signal,
The Language Selection Menu will be displayed [NO SIGNAL] is displayed.)
on the screen.
2. Use the / MODE button to choose a language. INPUT-2 [LL-171G]
3. Press the MENU button. Set [1LINE] when connecting digital or analog
signal cables to a DVI-I input terminal (INPUT-2) on
the display.
Set [2LINES] when connecting a 2-input cable.
( buttons)
- If the connections and settings are not correctly
set, the screen will not be correctly displayed.

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 Monitor care
Monitor care Troubleshooting

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Always remove the plug from the AC outlet when If you think the monitor may be faulty, please check
cleaning the monitor. the following points before taking it to be repaired.
If afterwards it still does not work, please contact
Cabinet and control panel section the shop where you purchased the monitor or your
Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe away any grime nearest Sharp authorized Service Center.

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from the cabinet and control panel.
If they are very dirty, apply neutral detergent to a
dampened soft cloth, wring it out well and wipe The monitor's fluorescent tubes have a limited
away grime. life span.
- If the screen darkens, persistently flickers or
does not light up, the fluorescent tube has
LCD panel section
reached the end of its operational life span.
Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe away dirt and

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Please inquire at the shop where you
dust from the surface of the LCD panel. (A soft
purchased the monitor or your nearest Sharp
cloth such as gauze or that used for lens cleaning
authorized Service Center.
is suitable.)
- In the initial period of use, due to the
characteristics of fluorescent tubes the screen
CAUTION!
may flicker. (This is not a malfunction.) Should
- Never use thinner, benzine, alcohol, glass this happen, check by first turning off the

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cleaner, etc, as this could lead to color change power, then turning it on again.
or change in shape.
- Never scratch the monitor with anything hard or
No image appears on the screen (power LED is
apply strong pressure as this could leave marks
not lit).
or result in malfunction.
- Is the power cord connected properly? (p.15)
No image appears on the screen (power LED is lit).

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Storage - Is the computer connected properly?
(p.12,13,14)
If the monitor will not be used for a long period of - Is the computer turned on?
time, be sure to remove the power plug from the - If using the LL-171G, confirm that the signal's
AC outlet. input terminal is selected correctly. (p.16)
- If using the LL-171G, confirm that [INPUT-2] is

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CAUTION! set correctly in the MODE SELECT-2 Menu.
- Do not leave the monitor in contact with rubber (p.22)
or plastic items for long periods of time as this - Does the computer's signal timing correspond to
could lead to color change or change in shape. monitor specifications? (p.26)
- Is the computer in power-saving mode?
Control buttons do not work.
- Is the adjustment lock on? (p.17)
The image appears distorted.
- Does the computer's signal timing correspond to
monitor specifications? (p.26)
- If you are using the analog signal, perform
automatic screen adjustment. (p.19)
- If you can change the refresh rate on the
computer you are using, change the value to a
lower frequency. (p.26)
No sound can be heard from the speakers.
- Is the audio cable connected correctly? (p.14)
- Perform the volume adjustment procedure. (p.18)
- Are the headphones connected?
- There is no sound from the speakers when the
monitor is in power-saving mode (the power
LED lights up orange).
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 Specifications
Product specifications Temperature of operating environment
Model name 5 - 35°C
LL-171A-W (White)/LL-171A-B (Black) Power consumption
LL-171G-W (White)/LL-171G-B (Black) 30 W (with no audio input)
LCD display (35 W maximum, 1 W when in power-saving
43 cm measured diagonally TFT LCD module mode)
Resolution (max.) Dimensions
SXGA 1280 x 1024 pixels [LL-171A]
Displayable colors (max.) Approx. 374 (W) x 205 (D) x 374 (H) mm
Approx.16.19 million colors (6 bit + FRC) [LL-171G]
Brightness (max.) Approx. 374 (W) x 236 (D) x 368 - 438 (H) mm
250 cd/m2 Weight
Dot pitch [LL-171A]
0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V) mm Approx. 6.0 kg (approx. 4.2 kg excluding stand)
Contrast ratio (Excluding cables.)
430:1 [LL-171G]
Angle of visibility Approx. 5.6 kg (approx. 4.2 kg excluding stand)
Left-right 170°; up-down 150° (Excluding cables.)
(contrast ratio > 5)
Screen display size
Horizontal 337.9 mm x Vertical 270.3 mm
Video signal
[LL-171A] Analog RGB (0.7 Vp-p) [75Ω]
[LL-171G] Analog: Analog RGB (0.7 Vp-p) [75Ω]
Digital: DVI standard based on 1.0
Sync signal
Separate Sync (TTL level: +/-), Sync on
Green, Composite Sync (TTL level: +/-)
Expansion compensation
Digital scaling (Enlarges VGA/SVGA/XGA etc. to
full screen size.)
Plug & Play
VESA DDC2B compatible
Power management
[LL-171A] VESA: based on DPMS
[LL-171G] VESA: based on DPMS
DVI: based on DMPM
Speaker output
1W+1W
Input signal terminal
[LL-171A] Mini D-sub15 pin (3 row)
[LL-171G] Analog: Mini D-sub15 pin (3 row)
Digital/Analog: DVI-I29 pin
Audio input terminal
Mini stereo jack
Headphone terminal
Mini stereo jack
Height adjustment [LL-171G]
Adjustment range: approx. 70 mm
Screen tilt
Upward approx. 0 - 25°; downward approx. 0 - 5°
Screen swivel [LL-171G]
Approx. 45° from the center to the left and
approx. 45° from the center to the right.
Power supply
AC100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

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 Specifications

Dimensions (Units: mm) - Analog signal cable: approx. 1.8 m

- Audio cable: approx. 1.8 m

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[LL-171A]
374
[LL-171G]
- Digital signal cable: approx. 1.8 m
- Analog signal cable, NL-C02E (purchased
separately): approx. 2.0 m
374
317

- 2-input cable, NL-C03J (purchased separately):

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approx. 0.25 m

Note:
- As a part of our policy of continuous
improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make
design and specification changes for product
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improvement without prior notice. The

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57.5 performance specification figures indicated are
nominal values of production units. There may
be some deviations from these values in
individual units.

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205

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[LL-171G]
374
368
317
438

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322
57.5

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